Keith Eric James (born February 4, 1987), formerly of the stage name ''Marcus Fench'', is an American record producer, singer, songwriter and rapper from

Chicago, Illinois (''City in a Garden''); I Will , image_map = , map_caption = Interactive Map of Chicago , coordinates = , coordinates_footnotes = , subdivision_type = Country , subdivision_name ...

. He is a frequent collaborator of fellow Chicago singer

Jeremih Jeremy Phillip Felton (born July 17, 1987), known professionally as Jeremih ( ), is an American singer, songwriter and record producer. In 2009, he signed a record deal with Def Jam Recordings. Jeremih's commercial debut single, "Birthday Sex", ...

and has worked with various artists such as

50 Cent Curtis James Jackson III (born July 6, 1975), known professionally as 50 Cent, is an American rapper, actor, and businessman. Born in the South Jamaica neighborhood of Queens, Jackson began pursuing a musical career in 2000, when he produced ...

, Ne-Yo,

Nicki Minaj Onika Tanya Maraj-Petty (; born December 8, 1982), known professionally as Nicki Minaj ( ), is a Trinidadian-born rapper based in the United States. She is known for her musical versatility, animated flow in her rapping, alter egos and accent ...

and

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. James began performing with his church choir at the age of nine, singing and playing piano and saxophone. James began to write music nightly shortly thereafter. In 2008, James co-wrote the platinum hit "

Birthday Sex "Birthday Sex" is the debut single by American singer Jeremih. It is the lead single from his debut studio album, ''Jeremih'' (2009). The song was written by Jeremih, Elliot Prince, and Keith James and produced by Mick Schultz. "Birthday Sex" peake ...

" with recording artist and childhood friend Jeremih. The track was produced by Mick Shultz. The song peaked at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. The trio collaborated on the follow-up single " Imma Star", which reached RIAA Certified Gold Status. In 2015, James released his debut solo project ''From The Grey'' EP, lead with single release "Not My Day" and the remix, with a guest verse from singer

Cee-Lo Green Thomas DeCarlo Callaway - Burton (born May 30, 1975), known professionally as CeeLo Green (or Cee Lo Green), is an American singer, songwriter, rapper, record producer and actor. He is known for his work in hip hop and R&B, including the Gnarls ...

Discography

*Jeremih - ''Jeremih'' (2009) *Jeremih - ''All About You'' (2010) *Nicki Minaj - ''The Pinkprint'' (2014) *Jeremih - ''Late Nights Mixtape'' (2012) - executive producer *Wale - "That Way" feat. Rick Ross & Jeremih *Jeremih - "You're Mine" *Diggy Simmons – "88" feat. Jadakiss *Kevin Gates - "Stop Lyin'" *Rotimi - "See You Later" *DJ Drama - "My Moment" feat. 2 Chainz, Meek Mill & Jeremih *French Montana - "Ballin Out" feat. Diddy & Jeremih

References

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